Night Shift: Overhead Crane & Hoist Technician (3rd Shift)

Manufacturing-Maintenance-Solutions-; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime opportunities

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) in East Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Technician for a 3rd shift. You will maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair overhead cranes, hoists, and related equipment to keep plant operations safe and efficient.

This hands-on role requires crane system expertise, the ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and the capacity to work at heights within a Caterpillar facility environment.

Qualifications

• Previous overhead crane and/or hoist maintenance experience.
• Experience performing crane preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of crane motors, brakes, controls, and electrical components.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot circuits.
• Experience diagnosing electrical and mechanical equipment failures.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to work independently on 3rd shift.
• Comfortable working at heights in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on overhead cranes and hoists.
• Inspect cranes, hoists, and lifting devices for proper operation and safety.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical crane failures.
• Diagnose problems with motors, brakes, controls, switches, relays, contactors, and sensors.
• Perform repairs based on inspection and troubleshooting findings.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical circuits and crane controls.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency crane repairs.
• Complete work orders and document inspection and repair activity.
• Perform maintenance and repairs while working from lifts and other access equipment.
• Follow lockout/tagout and site safety requirements.

Skills

Overhead crane maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) in East Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Technician for a 3rd shift. You will maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair overhead cranes, hoists, and related equipment to keep plant operations safe and efficient.

This hands-on role requires crane system expertise, the ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and the capacity to work at heights within a Caterpillar facility environment.